- Math instruction deserves the same scrutiny as reading—but the absence of a single, widely discredited teaching method make it harder to drive widespread reform. —Holly Korbey, The Grade
- Strategic reforms—such as clearer standards, implementation focus, and a DARPA-like innovation model—could make federal research more effective in addressing educational challenges and driving meaningful improvements. —By Dan Goldhaber, Ashley Jochim, Robin Lake, and Andrew J. Rotherham, The 74
- DOGE’s $880 million cut to education research contracts has sparked backlash, but some see it as an opportunity to modernize data collection and ensure taxpayer-funded studies better address the country’s educational challenges. —Mark Schneider, National Review
